Hello readers! I have been thinking about the journeys taken by characters in fantasy media, and how they often follow a similar environmental route. Stories tend to start in “green” locations, such as meadows or forests, before sending the hero to foreign lands which have a more “yellow” hue, such as deserts or wastelands. This … Continue reading The “Green-to-Yellow” Fantasy Journey
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Free book weekend: 29th-31st August
Hello readers! This bank holiday weekend, all of my books will be available for FREE on Amazon! My current series, Highmoor, is traditional high fantasy, and the first three books are now out (with the final instalment coming soon). These books follow the adventures of three brothers caught up in a conflict between the nations … Continue reading Free book weekend: 29th-31st August
New concept art: Ilisark
Hello readers! I can’t believe I haven’t shared any character doodles since last November... Things have been moving a bit slowly on the creative front, it must be said. However, I am set on releasing the new edition of Sylvre by the end of the year, in paperback as well as electronic form. And in … Continue reading New concept art: Ilisark
Free book weekend: 15th-16th August
Hello readers! This weekend, all of my books will be available for FREE on Amazon! My current series, Highmoor, is traditional high fantasy, and the first three books are now out (with the final instalment coming soon). These books follow the adventures of three brothers caught up in a conflict between the nations bordering their … Continue reading Free book weekend: 15th-16th August
Another Lego creation: The Maredyg Village
Hello readers! This week, I’m sharing some more Lego and providing a few updates. The fourth and final book in the Highmoor series is still being reviewed, but I expect to be working on it again before the end of the summer. In the meantime, I am returning to the second book in the series, … Continue reading Another Lego creation: The Maredyg Village
The Last Battle (1956) is scary, clever and downright strange
Hello readers! We have reached the seventh and final instalment in the Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis. Given that he called it The Last Battle, he was clearly confident that this would be the last in the series. And if you’ve read it, you’ll understand why. Of all the Narnia books, The Last … Continue reading The Last Battle (1956) is scary, clever and downright strange
Disclosure Day (2026): Did Spielberg steal my story?
Hello readers! Apologies for the incendiary title of this post. The simple answer is no, obviously not. The likelihood of Steven Spielberg having read my book is effectively zero, even if I have sold more copies of than I ever expected. So, rather than using this post to launch some grand conspiracy with potential legal … Continue reading Disclosure Day (2026): Did Spielberg steal my story?
The Magician’s Nephew (1955) is… a collection of ideas
Hello readers! We have now reached the penultimate entry in the Chronicles of Narnia, having read them in the order in which they were published. The Magician’s Nephew is a prequel to all the books written so far, in which C. S. Lewis describes the origins of Narnia. Unfortunately, the plot is decidedly weaker than … Continue reading The Magician’s Nephew (1955) is… a collection of ideas
The Horse and His Boy (1954) is fun but problematic
Hello readers! It’s time for another deep-dive into the Chronicles of Narnia, a fantasy series written for children by C. S. Lewis in the 1950s. The Horse and His Boy was the fifth book to be published, and so far, I have found each book to be better than the last. However, I was nervous … Continue reading The Horse and His Boy (1954) is fun but problematic
Free book Monday: 4th May
Hello readers! This Monday, all of my books will be available for FREE on Amazon! My current series, Highmoor, is traditional high fantasy, and the first three books are now out (with the final instalment coming soon). These books follow the adventures of three brothers caught up in a conflict between the nations bordering their … Continue reading Free book Monday: 4th May
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